While the inhumane practice of family detention continues, the momentum to end it grows as well. Last month, hundreds of people of faith delved further into this issue and urged their Members of Congress to end the practice during Ecumenical Advocacy Days. And lawmakers are listening.

Senators are now publicly questioning the practice of detaining mothers and children. In the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, Senators Franken (D-MN) and Blumenthal (D-CT) asked DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson about the inhumanity and expense of this practice. In a separate hearing, Senator Shaheen (D-RI) questioned Sec. Johnson about issues including the recent hunger strike at the Karnes, TX facility. Sec. Johnson responded that he is “constantly evaluating” the policy, a welcome change from his previous statements.

It’s clear the momentum to end family detention is growing. Hundreds of people gathered at the facilities in Dilley, Texas and Berks, Pennsylvania on Saturday to protest. People of faith gathered on the same day outside the White House. To continue this momentum, we need your voice. Here are a few ways you can strengthen the movement:

Support the San Antonio Interfaith Welcome Coalition’s (IWC) backpack drive to provide supplies for mothers and children released from detention and dropped off at the local Greyhound station. These families spend 2-4 days on a bus to reach their loved ones around the country, most lack money and all need basic supplies.

Participate in the #EndFamilyDetention social media Thunderclap on Mother’s Day

We are told in Hebrews 13:2-3:

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.

Let us take this admonition to heart now.

Thank you for remembering the families in detention this Mother’s Day. Together we can deliver their freedom.